as in to shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliate
Consider Microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure to exfoliate and remove the top layer of skin.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
For example, acne-prone skin likes lightweight, oil-free formulas with exfoliating acids.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
The sauna doesn’t replace an exfoliating body treatment or a facial, but can be a great tool to accompany other skin treatments, even DIY ones.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Herbivore relies on fruit enzymes to exfoliate while blue tansy calms redness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
For example, acne-prone skin likes lightweight, oil-free formulas with exfoliating acids.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
The sauna doesn’t replace an exfoliating body treatment or a facial, but can be a great tool to accompany other skin treatments, even DIY ones.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Herbivore relies on fruit enzymes to exfoliate while blue tansy calms redness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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The horse facilities include two round pens, nine horse runs, eight paddocks, fenced pasture, a historic 2,700-square-foot main barn with an office, a 900-square-foot tack shed, hay storage, a tack room and 15 individual tack lockers.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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To shed some light, here’s The Athletic’s weekly vibe check with club writers at each of the top-five contenders, plus a reminder of why reaching the Champions League remains so important.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The narrative unfolds and evolves over time, steadily peeling away psychological layers and adding depth through creative additions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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